Mysore to Ooty

Mysore (Karnataka) to Ooty (Tamil Nadu)

is

127 km.

Time by road is

2 hrs, 20 mins.

127

Ooty is a very popular hill station in South India and can be conveniently reached from Mysore. Since Ooty does not have a railway station or airport, direct flights and trains are not available. Ooty is around 125 km from Mysore and buses are the cheapest mode to reach Ooty, while hiring a taxi will be the fastest and most convenient way to reach Ooty from Mysore.

Mettupalayam is the nearest railway station connecting Ooty, but no direct trains from Mysore to Mettupalayam are available. The only way to travel from Mysore to Ooty will be by booking a taxi or taking a bus. Tourists have the option of making a reservation on Tpty Cmnr Pass that connects Mysore with Nanjanagud. From Nanjanagud, buses will charge Rs 100 onwards and taxis will cost around Rs 1,400 for a drop to Ooty.

The best way to reach Ooty from Mysore is to take a bus that takes almost 4-5 hours to reach the hill station. Deluxe as well as semi-deluxe buses are available for travel to Ooty. Daily 1 bus operated by KSRTC is available from Mysore. Private operators like GreenLine Travels & holidays also offer regular buses that ply between Mysore and Ooty. The cost of travel in a Non AC bus will start from Rs 300 per person, while the price of AC bus tickets start from Rs 500 per passenger.

Taxis too can be hired for Ooty from Mysore and the approximate cost for a round trip is Rs 2,500 to Rs 5000 and takes approximately 2 hours to reach Ooty.

Ooty

Rainy

Temperature varies from 14 to 26°C in August.

Monsoon month with the highest amount of rainfall in the year. It is not an ideal time for outdoor activities but it's an enjoyable time for scenic lovers since the hills get a fresh green looks and becomes more picturesque in these days. Hence, many people prefer this month and take advantage of the off-season rates.